Gura Ocniței: population and statistics
Gura Ocniței has a population of 6,897 (2026) across 46.1 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 449 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,897 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 150 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Gura Ocniței ranks No. 12 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Gura Ocniței, compared with an average of 407 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Gura Ocniței, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Dâmbovița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Gura Ocniței: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (94 businesses).
Gura Ocniței in numbers
Where is Gura Ocniței?
Population of Gura Ocniței over time
Gura Ocniței had 7,316 residents in 2016 and 6,897 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,070 |
| 2022 | 7,012 |
| 2023 | 6,966 |
| 2024 | 6,951 |
| 2025 | 6,918 |
| 2026 | 6,897 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,454 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Răzvad, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moreni (18,026 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Gura Ocniței
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.32 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,186 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.61 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,095 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 430 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 448.7 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.3 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,223 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 436 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.31 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 376 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 400 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 256 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.0 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,532 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.03 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,336 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.1 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 838 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,574 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.74 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 280 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gura Ocniței | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gura Ocniței
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade117 · 24.9%
- Construction51 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services45 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical41 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage40 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing37 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 6.4%
- Other service activities27 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings41 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities21 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods18 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gura Ocniței?
Gura Ocniței has 6,897 residents (2026), ranking 449 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gura Ocniței?
Gura Ocniței covers 46.1 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Gura Ocniței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gura Ocniței went from 7,316 to 6,897, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Gura Ocniței?
Gura Ocniței is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.945, longitude 25.562.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gura Ocniței?
In Gura Ocniței, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gura Ocniței?
In Gura Ocniței, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Gura Ocniței?
The nearest to Gura Ocniței are Răzvad (2.6 km), Comișani (7.1 km), Ocnița (7.2 km), Moreni (7.6 km), Târgoviște (8.5 km).